Through the wilderness I wander

December 18th, 2004

We moved into this town round about six months ago. Whenever we walk past a local jewelry shop, I shout "shiny!" and we stop to look at the rather lovely jewelry. In particular, I've been taken with a pendant necklace that has been in said window for at least three months.

Anyway. My husband woke this morning and took my car in to have the snow tires put on. He's also taking me out to dinner in the city prior to going to D & R's party. Thus, I was not expecting anything else. I mean, that's more than enough birthdayness for me. I was in the kitchen mixing up gifties for work friends when he came in with a slim, gift-wrapped box. Inside, tucked under layers of midnight blue and silver tissue paper, was the pendant necklace. He'd also chosen very delicate matching earrings. I do love him so - yes, for the gift, but more for the fact that he notices